FAQS WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FIRE ENGINE AND A FIRE TRUCK? There is a lot of slang and specific jargon in the fire service. A fire engine is equipped with a water pump, a 500-750 gallon water tank to enable quick fire attack until a water source can be secured from a hydrant and thousands of feet of fire hose. Engines perform fire attack as well as being the first response apparatus. Fire trucks specialize in ventilation, search and rescue and extrication. They are equipped with an aerial ladder to access upper floors and have the ability to spray water on a fire from above. Trucks also carry multiple ground ladders, numerous power and hand tools, ventilation fans and heavy rescue and extrication equipment.
WHAT IS THE WORK SCHEDULE FOR FIREFIGHTERS?
Their workweek averages 56 hours. This is the most cost-effective way to provide constant staffing.
WHY DOES THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SEND A FIRE ENGINE WITH FOUR FIREFIGHTERS TO EVERY CALL, INCLUDING MEDICAL EMERGENCIES? The Engine Company is the basic unit of response for most fire departments and is staffed to respond to the widest range of possible emergencies including fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents and other hazardous situations. Because the personnel operate as a cohesive crew with set responsibilities, they respond together as a unit to all emergencies.
Fire stations are strategically placed around our community to allow for quick response times to all neighborhoods. By also responding to medical emergencies, we provide the best service to the citizen, Because emergencies happen at any time, the fire in most cases arriving several minutes before the department is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. ambulance and providing extra trained personnel to Firefighters work 48-hour shifts. To maintain this staffing assist in patient care and preparing for transport. For there are three shifts or battalions that each work two critical patients, our personnel will join the ambulance consecutive shifts (48 hours) followed by 96 hours off. crew and ride with the patient to the hospital.
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